UK–Gaza Policy Shift: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Labour’s conference Israel’s Gaza and West Bank conduct is “a stain on the conscience of the world,” pledging bans on imports from illegal settlements and steps to disrupt settlement supply lines. UK Security & Iran Links: Five British nationals arrested near RAF Fairford—used by US bombers for Iran-related operations—were released on bail as police continue a terrorism probe, with questions still hanging over possible foreign-state involvement. US–Iran Diplomacy: Despite Trump rejecting Iran’s Hormuz reopening proposal, mediators say indirect talks with Iran and the US continue, with Qatar involved and safe shipping still unresolved. Energy Pressure Across the Region: Oil jumped after the Hormuz rejection, while diesel hit record highs in the UK, feeding political pressure to use “levers” to cut fuel costs. Palestine Goes Electoral in Britain: A leading UK solidarity group says Palestine has become a domestic electoral issue, with pro-Palestinian candidates gaining traction in recent elections. Regional Diplomacy: Algeria’s FM Ahmed Attaf and Iran’s Araghchi highlighted Algeria as a “bridge” for dialogue, including between Iran and Arab states. Philippines Economic Shield: The ADB approved a $1.5bn loan to help Manila cushion Middle East-driven fuel shocks via subsidies and cash support. Kurdistan Security: Iraq’s US withdrawal timeline is raising alarms in Iraqi Kurdistan, with Peshmerga officials warning of heightened missile and drone threats.